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HSTS vs WordPress

Based on 121 and 16 real audits

MetricHSTSWordPressWinner
Performance4848Tie
Accessibility9191Tie
Best Practices8988HSTS
SEO9392HSTS
Security6868Tie
TTFB416ms155msWordPress
Composite7576WordPress
Performance
HSTS
48
WordPress
48
Accessibility
HSTS
91
WordPress
91
Security
HSTS
68
WordPress
68
SEO
HSTS
93
WordPress
92
Composite
HSTS
75
WordPress
76

HSTS and WordPress are closely matched, each leading in different categories. HSTS has a composite score of 75 while WordPress scores 76.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or WordPress?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or WordPress?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or WordPress for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS scores higher on performance while HSTS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.

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